
Registered Nurse - Hospice
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- South Portland, ME
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.89
- Weekly
- $2,120
- Yearly (full-time)
- $110,240
- Start date
- 10/5/2026
This job pays about $58.89/hour — 41% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Maine ($41.82/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Maine right now
- 426 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Maine from 6 agencies, 4 of them in South Portland.
- Pay in these listings: $33.04 – $92.08/hour, median $58.34/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Maine: $41.82/hour ($86,986/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($76.79/hour across 60 jobs).
Job description
Registered Nurse - Hospice | South Portland, ME 04106
Compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse needed for an on-site travel nursing opportunity in South Portland, Maine. Provide patient-centered end-of-life care in a supportive home-based hospice setting while serving patients and families in the greater Portland, ME area.
South Portland, located in the desirable 04106 area, offers coastal New England charm, easy access to Portland’s vibrant dining and waterfront scene, and a welcoming community atmosphere. If you are looking for Maine RN jobs that combine meaningful work with a strong team environment, apply now.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,960-$2,280
- Start Date: 10/5/2026
- Assignment Length: 26 weeks
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 8 Hour Days
- Hours: Business hours, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Setting: Hospice home care
- Weekend/Call: Weekend rotation typically once or twice per month and overnight call rotation as needed
- Orientation: 1-2 weeks
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
- Hospice RN experience required
- Active RN license in the state of Maine
- BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to use a personal vehicle to travel from patient home to patient home
- Strong clinical skills in caring for patients with oncology diagnoses, dementia/Alzheimer’s, end-stage CHF/COPD, and advanced neurological conditions
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers considered with hospice experience
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in home-based settings
- Manage a case load that typically averages 15 to 20 patients
- Assess patient needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services with the interdisciplinary team
- Deliver compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and families
- Document care accurately in the electronic medical record system
- Collaborate with scheduling, clinical leadership, and support staff to ensure continuity of care
- Participate in weekend and on-call rotations based on staffing needs
- Support nearby territories when needed based on patient census
Join our hospice healthcare team today and make a meaningful difference in South Portland, Maine. Apply now for this rewarding RN travel opportunity.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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